Ruth Poultney Presents

09/02/2026

05/09/2025

26/08/2025

Thank you for having me, it was a fab evening!

17/01/2025

An analysis of ancient mitochondrial and nuclear DNA shows evidence of matrilocal communities in Iron Age Britain.

16/01/2025

New term at Vale Courses starts tonight! Coming up: Art history, ancient Wales and human evolution. Short, fun evening courses to brighten up the dark nights as we wait for spring. Have a look under 'History' at www.valecourses.org to find out more 📖

21/12/2024

Merry Midwinter, Solstice Blessings and Yule Salutations! The sun has returned from the long dark and burns a little brighter every day until spring returns ☀️ Wishing everyone a festive season of fellowship, feasting and fun, and don't forget to raise a wassail toast to the mysterious mummers at your door, whether a Deer Mother, a Wren King, the Mari Lwyd or the Goat-Men!

❄️ mini Mari figure from Morbitorium ❄️

03/09/2024

My Autumn classes with Vale Courses are available to book online! There's Castles of the Vale, Secrets of Cowbridges, Art History and Ancient History and of course a festive folklore special in December. One day workshops are held at Old Hall, Cowbridge, Penarth Pier Pavilion and Palmerston Centre, Barry Hope to see you there! https://capitavaleglamorgan.configio.com/search?cid=477

03/04/2024

My Summer classes for Vale Courses are available to book online! There's Art History, the Classical World, local history, Celtic creativity and Wales before the Romans...one day workshops and 3 week courses available, held at Old Hall, Cowbridge and the Library Activity Room in Rhoose. Hope to see you there! https://capitavaleglamorgan.configio.com/search?cid=477

20/02/2024

Stonehenge: Lintel 158 is carefully raised and positioned onto its resting place at the summit of the restored west trilithon. Utilizing the RAF's robust 'Babarazon aircraft crane,' capable of lifting nearly 60 tons, the operation nears the crane's impressive lifting capacity, given the massive stone uprights involved.

https://ruralhistoria.com/2023/09/07/uncovering-the-secrets-of-prehistoric-henges/